< Proetus, son of Abas >

1 Origin

Proetus was born in Argos in 1400 BC.

Proetus's father was Abas, son of Lynceus. [Apo.2.2.1, Paus.2.16.2]

Proetus's mother was Aglaia, daughter of Mantineus. [Apo.2.2.1]

2 Family

Proetus married Steneboea, daughter of Amphianax. [Apo.2.2.1]

Steneboea was Proetus' second cousin.

Proetus and Steneboea had a son, Megapenthes. [Apo.2.2.2, Paus.2.16.3]

3 Others

3.1 Expulsion of Acrisius

In 1387 BC, when Abas, son of Lynceus, died, Proetus exiled his twin brother, Acrisius, from Argos. [Euseb.Chron.179]

3.2 Foundation of the Temple of Hera

In 1375 BC, Proetus founded the Temple of Hera near the coast of Sicyon. [Paus.2.12.2]

The area was the birthplace of Archander, the guardian of Proetus' father Abas, and it is believed that Argos had an influence there.

3.3 Emigration to Arcadia

In 1370 BC, Proetus emigrated to Mantineia in Arcadia, pursued by Acrisius, who returned to Argos. [Estimated from Apo.2.2.1]

Mantineus, the father of Proetus' mother Aglaia, lived in Mantineia. [Apo.2.2.1]

3.4 Battle with Acrisius

In 1368 BC, Proetus occupied Tiryns and fought against Acrisius. [Apo.2.2.1, Paus.2.25.7-8]

The battle was inconclusive, and they made a settlement, with Acrisius taking Argos and Proetus taking Tiryns, Heraeum, Mideia, and the coastal areas of Argolis. [Paus.2.16.2, Pindaros.418]

3.5 Death of Proetus

In 1343 BC, Proetus was killed by Acrisius' grandson Perseus. [Hyginus.244]